Import/export HS code 03038990: Various fish, frozen
Frozen fish not specified elsewhere
Why this is important if you are looking for potential customers in the UK:
- It helps you understand the market size for your product in the UK.
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* UK only, last 24 months analysed
Imports by country
What this shows: Import market volume by exporter country into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Country | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 6,500,820 |
| India | 3,818,246 |
| Indonesia | 3,689,375 |
| Argentina | 3,613,380 |
| Canada | 3,017,960 |
Countries rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Countries are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month volume, right side by second 12-month volume, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Country | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 3,811,184 | 2,689,636 | -1,121,548 |
| India | 2,118,568 | 1,699,678 | -418,890 |
| Indonesia | 2,009,745 | 1,679,630 | -330,115 |
| Argentina | 1,773,228 | 1,840,152 | +66,924 |
| Canada | 1,523,925 | 1,494,035 | -29,890 |
| Netherlands | 500,659 | 443,799 | -56,860 |
| United States | 232,571 | 526,802 | +294,231 |
| South Africa | 400,517 | 324,878 | -75,639 |
| Viet Nam | 326,796 | 220,649 | -106,147 |
| New Zealand | 51,665 | 479,331 | +427,666 |
Imports by country of origin
What this shows: Import volume by production origin country. Differences from exporter-country data can indicate re-export routes.
Top 5 values
| Origin | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 6,920,672 |
| India | 3,875,818 |
| Indonesia | 3,849,427 |
| Argentina | 3,722,312 |
| Canada | 3,083,359 |
Country of origin rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Origin countries are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month import value, right side by second 12-month import value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Origin | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 4,003,592 | 2,917,080 | -1,086,512 |
| India | 2,113,531 | 1,762,287 | -351,244 |
| Indonesia | 1,956,929 | 1,892,498 | -64,431 |
| Argentina | 1,882,160 | 1,840,152 | -42,008 |
| Canada | 1,407,176 | 1,676,183 | +269,007 |
| United States | 679,942 | 595,121 | -84,821 |
| South Africa | 400,517 | 324,878 | -75,639 |
| New Zealand | 51,665 | 516,949 | +465,284 |
| Viet Nam | 333,340 | 220,649 | -112,691 |
| Pakistan | 220,137 | 206,711 | -13,426 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Outer London - East and North East | 13 |
| Inner London - East | 12 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 9 |
| Outer London - South | 7 |
| Greater Manchester | 6 |
UK regions rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: UK regions are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month importer count, right side by second 12-month importer count, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| UK region | First 12m | Second 12m | Delta |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outer London - East and North East | 10 | 10 | +0 |
| Inner London - East | 10 | 11 | +1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 9 | 7 | -2 |
| Outer London - South | 6 | 5 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| West Midlands | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Essex | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 25,249,563 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,339,602 |
| Other | 814,333 |
| Air transport | 87,271 |
Transport rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Transport modes are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month import value, right side by second 12-month import value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Transport | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 13,284,179 | 11,965,384 | -1,318,795 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 668,081 | 671,521 | +3,440 |
| Other | 127,331 | 687,002 | +559,671 |
| Air transport | 79,285 | 7,986 | -71,299 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 11,025,447 |
| London Gateway Port | 6,859,655 |
| Southampton | 3,745,952 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,227,263 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,005,057 |
Port rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Ports are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month import value, right side by second 12-month import value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Port | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 6,165,802 | 4,859,645 | -1,306,157 |
| London Gateway Port | 3,452,924 | 3,406,731 | -46,193 |
| Southampton | 1,867,927 | 1,878,025 | +10,098 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,554,620 | 1,672,643 | +118,023 |
| Liverpool Docks | 556,587 | 448,470 | -108,117 |
| 000 | 127,331 | 687,002 | +559,671 |
| Eurotunnel | 137,160 | 109,082 | -28,078 |
| Dover | 83,092 | 83,433 | +341 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 79,285 | 7,986 | -71,299 |
| Portsmouth | 35,131 | 45,701 | +10,570 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 73 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 17 |
| Food and beverage service activities | 8 |
| Manufacture of food products | 5 |
| Fishing and aquaculture | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 18 |
| 2025-10 | 19 |
| 2025-09 | 24 |
| 2025-08 | 25 |
| 2025-07 | 15 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| MILEGATE LIMITED | 112 |
| DIAMOND FOOD SALES LTD | 99 |
| VIVANDA LIMITED | 73 |
| KIM SON LIMITED | 68 |
| C.T. HOLMES & CO. LIMITED | 66 |
| NORTRADE FOODS LIMITED | 65 |
| UNIQUE SEAFOOD LIMITED | 63 |
| FASTNET FISH LIMITED | 60 |
| EURO FOODS GROUP LIMITED | 58 |
| NEPTUNE IMPORT AND EXPORT LIMITED | 51 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 48 |
| 15m-54m | 22 |
| 54m+ | 11 |
| 0-1m | 9 |
| Other | 1 |
Import seasonality
What this shows: Average monthly import pattern from historical data.
Exports by country
What this shows: Export market volume by destination country from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Country | £ |
|---|---|
| India | 178,446 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 168,505 |
| Poland | 162,780 |
| Ireland | 128,461 |
| Thailand | 118,045 |
Export countries rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Destination countries are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month export volume, right side by second 12-month export volume, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Country | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| India | 30,074 | 148,372 | +118,298 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 99,360 | 69,145 | -30,215 |
| Poland | 138,086 | 24,694 | -113,392 |
| Ireland | 78,081 | 50,380 | -27,701 |
| Thailand | 81,988 | 36,057 | -45,931 |
| Cayman Islands | 60,373 | 45,644 | -14,729 |
| Germany | 70,117 | 10,977 | -59,140 |
| Jordan | 38,131 | 25,832 | -12,299 |
| Malaysia | 35,290 | 19,949 | -15,341 |
| Netherlands | 19,674 | 15,646 | -4,028 |
Exports by country of origin
What this shows: Export volume by production origin country. For re-exports, indicates where goods originated before UK export.
Top 5 values
| Origin | £ |
|---|---|
| XI | 319,378 |
| XU | 48,405 |
Export origin countries rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Origin countries are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month export value, right side by second 12-month export value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Origin | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| XI | 256,225 | 63,153 | -193,072 |
| XU | 21,278 | 27,127 | +5,849 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 752,341 |
| Other | 367,783 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 129,103 |
| Air transport | 5,895 |
Export transport rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Transport modes are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month export value, right side by second 12-month export value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Transport | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 365,730 | 386,611 | +20,881 |
| Other | 277,503 | 90,280 | -187,223 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 90,996 | 38,107 | -52,889 |
| Air transport | 1,747 | 4,148 | +2,401 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| 000 | 367,783 |
| Southampton | 362,694 |
| London Gateway Port | 199,320 |
| Felixstowe | 164,715 |
| Holyhead | 60,172 |
Export port rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Ports are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month export value, right side by second 12-month export value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Port | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| 000 | 277,503 | 90,280 | -187,223 |
| Southampton | 240,113 | 122,581 | -117,532 |
| London Gateway Port | 112,606 | 86,714 | -25,892 |
| Felixstowe | 13,011 | 151,704 | +138,693 |
| Holyhead | 42,204 | 17,968 | -24,236 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 27,323 | 0 | -27,323 |
| Middlesbrough | 0 | 24,681 | +24,681 |
| Liverpool Docks | 11,204 | 4,493 | -6,711 |
| Immingham Docks | 0 | 9,907 | +9,907 |
| Dover | 8,189 | 0 | -8,189 |
Quick facts
HS code: 03038990
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Frozen fish not specified elsewhere